High school runner defends herself after baton incident

The high school runner accused of striking a competitor with her baton is speaking out, insisting it was an accident.

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[mikesullivan]

Camera ain't lying, pretty clear she drew back and swung

[vangwizard]

As a former track relay runner, this was 100 percent intentionally done. Also, parents are horrible up there lying with the kid. Please do better.

[biabia]

Her parents are the problem. She learned gaslighting and no self accountability from them.

[pj]

The look on the father's face says it all. This was a moment for the parents to step in and demonstrate responsibility instead of supporting her bad behavior.

[julietteyork]

The parents show why this young woman turned out to be a violent liar.

[francescagibbons]

She was better off staying quiet, that was no accident

[lacheazure]

I hate when parents condone their children’s bad behavior

[DoubleOhTheG]

The girl has had a concussion for a week. I don't believe the explanation for a second

[SettleforNothingg]

Girl, stop lying. Do you think we're stupid? Lol

[MrFrankie]

The excuse was worse than the actual assault

[glyndabr]

Perfect textbook example of gaslighting. The adults surrounding her also backing up the lie is disappointing as well. She needs better mentors in her life.

[tonylaforgia]

Sometimes it is better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool than to respond and remove all doubt…

[missbritishchick]

The dad looks back at his daughter like. "What bullshit is this, you making me look a fool"..😂😂

[robertkrout]

How pathetic, not only has she never apologized now she's claiming she's the victim. Hope she gets the harshest punishment for her crime.

[pookyclown]

No she definitely hit her on purpose. Her body movements changed when she hit her. She turned her body towards her. Hold her accountable!

[miked]

For the 2 adults to stand there and support assault thats actually caught on video is ludicrous. Them in jail as well.

[gizzyguzzi]

is anyone dumb enough to believe this was accidental?

[angeliquemcfarland]

Makesha, your momma and your daddy need to apologize publicly and SINCERELY because you were wrong on this one. Just apologize and go volunteer or do something to help someone in need. You need to humble yourself girl❤

[vanessalang]

If I was her coach she'd be off the team. Permanently

[tiffanykoma]

Absolutely NO ONE believes this wasn't intentional